Daniel Stendel is German and within the equality act 2010, nationality is classified as race under section 9(1)b. Therefore although Jb and ds are of the same race in appearance, this would not mean that Jb could not be accused of racism against ds (that is on the massive assumption that it was Jb that was arrested, which I don't think has been confirmed). At last my job comes in handy on this forum.
Joey Barton @Joey7Barton With regards to the alleged incident on Saturday following our game against Barnsley, I emphatically deny all the allegations made. Given this matter has not been formally closed, it would be inappropriate for me to make any further comment.
Given that the matter is not fully closed, it would be inappropriate for joey Barton to take to sicial media to deny the allegations made. Surely that is what all lawyers tell their clients!!!
I suppose I would rather be called a German than be assaulted. Actually, I'd rather be called a German than a Brit at the moment, but that is a whole different debate.
According to the equality act 2010, there is absolutely nothing wrong with discriminating on the basis of regionality, just as long as it doesn't cross a national boundary.
Joey Barton has been charged with causing actual bodily harm. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49013849
Just heard this on the radio. Why has it taken so long to charge him? Any wounds the alleged victim had will have healed long ago.
It takes time to build a case and they'll have photos of any alleged injuries. They need to gather evidence, appeal for footage or witnesses and trawl through CCTV, questioning, interviewing, loads of stuff that if they don't do properly there won't even be charges, let alone a trial. Not to mention, it wouldn't be a particularly fair trial if the alleged victim was all cuts and bruises.
